2-Hour Eco Tuk Tuk Tour

This 2 hour eco tuk tuk tour rides through Zadar in search of hidden gems. Travelers cover the city from the tuk tuk while the route focuses on its lesser known spots.

Overview

Two hours in a tuk tuk, door to door. Eco Tuk Tuk Zadar picks you up at your hotel, drives you through parts of the city most visitors never reach, and drops you back where you started. The route mixes the famous waterfront sights with local markets, quiet beaches and oddities such as the Sphinx of Zadar, all explained by a guide who lives in the city.

The shape of the ride is straightforward. You pass Kolovare Beach and the Land Gate, stop at the Sphinx and the market, then work along the peninsula to the Greeting to the Sun, the Sea Organ and the Roman Forum, with free time for photos and shopping at the last of these. Along the way the guide covers local passions such as basketball, the footballer Luka Modrić's beginnings in the city, the history of Maraschino liqueur and the Barkajoli boatmen. Guides run the tour in English or German.

It suits travellers who want broad coverage without much walking, especially on a warm day when a ride with a sea breeze beats footwork. Cruise passengers have used it as an efficient first pass over Zadar, and reviewers repeatedly say they saw corners they would otherwise have missed. One traveller noted the ride ran shorter than advertised, so treat the timing as close rather than exact.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in ZadarThe tour starts with pickup at your accommodation in Zadar, and drop off at the end is included too.
2. Kolovare Beach and Land GateYou pass by Kolovare Beach, then stop for about 5 minutes at the Land Gate for photos. The City Bridge and Marina Borik are optional pass-bys on the way.
3. The Sphinx of ZadarA 10 minute photo stop at the Sphinx, where the guide explains why this monument belongs to Zadar's story.
4. Market ZadarA 10 minute visit to the market where locals shop for fresh food and traditional specialties. The Zadarski Barkajoli stop is optional.
5. Greeting to the Sun and Sea OrganTwo 10 minute photo stops on the waterfront, one with free time, covering the light installation and the Sea Organ. The Franciscan monastery visit nearby is optional and carries an extra fee.
6. Roman ForumA 20 minute stop with free time for photos and shopping among the Roman remains, before the return drive to your pickup point in Zadar.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the listing suggest you prepare for before booking this ride.

• Dress for warm days. Reviewers who took the tour on very warm days were glad of the moving breeze while riding. The listing also highlights feeling the cool sea breeze as part of the experience.
• Little walking. Almost all the distance is covered by vehicle, with short bursts on foot at photo stops. One reviewer found the ride ideal at a point in their vacation when they were already tired, and the listing makes no mention of any fitness requirement.
• Cameras ready. The listing promises photo opportunities at the landmarks, and reviewers single out the waterfront around the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun as the highlight. Keep the camera reachable rather than buried in a bag.
• Guides vary. Several reviewers praise their guide as informative, friendly and happy to add local tips, though one found the driver less talkative. The guide and driver you get may differ from those described in any single review.
• Ask questions. Reviewers said their guide went the extra mile with useful tips for their time in the city. Bring your questions along, since guides have shared practical advice with past travellers.
• Tipping. Gratuities are not included in the price. Cash for a tip is worth carrying if you feel the guide earned it.

Common issues. One reviewer considered the price per person quite expensive. Another reported the tour ran a little shorter than described, so the two hour figure is not guaranteed minute for minute. The listing also states the tour can be cancelled in bad weather, and the optional Franciscan monastery visit carries an extra fee on top of the tour price.

Common Questions